Nitpicker's Guide for Deep Space (Next)

by Phil Farrand

Book Overview

Every episode of the first four seasons of equipment oddities, weird science, strange but true observations, and nutty technical difficulties for discriminating fans of Deep Space Nine. Commanders... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0440507626
• ISBN13: 9780440507628
• Release Date: November 1996
• Publisher: Dell Publishing Company
• Length: 399 Pages
• Weight: 1.04 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Mostly Funny and Fun

Overall, this a fairly entertaining resource of some intriguing mistakes to watch for on "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine." There are lots of sections, containing everything from continuity errors to plot oversights. Each one is very detailed so that you can take a look for it yourself on the show. The author has a tongue-in-cheek style that makes for fun reading.There are only couple issues I can think of. Sometimes when comparing some nits to the official companion book, you see that it isn't really a mistake. Also, occasionally the author will harp about something that could have a reason explanation, for example, the "varying mass" of Odo. The extra mass could simply going into and coming from a subspace pocket or something. One other thing is that the trivia questions can be rather obscure at times, ranging from anything to drink or food orders, to immemorable planet names. It seems they serve more as informational, rather than a testing of knowledge.Overall, any flaws are far outweighed by the book's strengths. It's a shame that the author never did a guide for the remaining three seasons of the show. It would have been fun to see the nits for those seasons, but I guess there's always watching and observing to take care of that.

The best trivia book on Deep Space Nine

This is my favorite book about DS9. The nitpicker points out many details and incongruencies about the show without bashing any of the characters. He has a real talent for trivia, but it is fun reading since he writes from a personal point of view. I have gotten so much more out of the show than I would have without this book.

Humorously informative!

I was never a nitpicker- All of the flaws in the show I really never noticed. This book puts you in touch with the story lines of the show and actually helps you appreciate the show with a little giggle here and there.

Great!

Great book, I love reading his comments on the shows, detailed and sometimes hilarious. For the true Star Trek fan. I look forward to the next one...

Funny, detailed, and it lasts a while. Great Book!

I found this the most enjoyable Nitpicker's Guide yet! A must read!